Klaus

As another reviewer stated this was a nice surprise! I did not expect it to be as good as it was. I thought it'd be just another animated movie, light fun and all. But it really has quite some heart to it. And it's an origin story as well. Many little things that work quite well. Be it the opposing groups, that have more in common that one may think. Or the adults versus kids/younger ones theme that runs through the whole thing.

The animation may be a point of criticism for some, but overall that is nice too. Not to mention the voice talent recruited. While you may know where this will eventually be heading, the beginning at least may surprise you. In a positive way - as is the rest of the movie

At first I thought it would be dumb, but omg it was AMAZING! The story was awesome (I won't give any spoilers) and there were parts that made me laugh so hard and parts that made me cry. I don't usually cry during movies, but I'm sitting here writing this review with tears in my eyes. I think it is going to become a new movie to watch every Christmas with my family!

Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) is a spoiled young man who fails at his job which was given by his Postmaster General father. As a disappointment to his father, the father sends him to the kingdom's far north island and offers him a deal to come back to the comforts of home after 6000 letters. The locals have ongoing feuds and generally express themselves in person rather than in letters. With a desperate need for any letters at all, he goes to the far end of the island where he finds an old reclusive toymaker named Klaus.

Animator Sergio Pablos tries his hand in filmmaking and hits the first pitch out of the park. It's a solid origin story for Santa. It's not necessarily an original idea but this original version is executed very well. It has a great theme that fits perfectly with Christmas. It is emotionally satisfying and it has the potential to becoming a Christmas classic.

One of the sweetest, emotional and best Animated film of the year. Netflix please keep bringing us movies with great script such as this.

Klaus was a heartwarming animation with a very unique take on the "Christmas origin". I originally put it on as background noise for folding laundry but caught myself sitting on the bed for the entirety of the movie. The animation was really well done and the characters were memorable. I loved the similarities with Tim Burton films. It's nice to have a different Christmas film but that has the spirit nevertheless. One of the best Christmas animations in awhile. Great film!